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Job No: 537442 | Work Type: Full Time | Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Humanities | Department: 13050000 - DW-DIGITAL WORLD
Job Description The Digital Worlds Institute in the College of the Arts seeks a Director to oversee and guide all aspects of the Institute, continuing the current strong trajectory and balancing the need to support both research and teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of faculty research (both externally sponsored and departmentally sponsored) in Digital Worlds, a clear commitment to student success, both in and out of the classroom, and the ability to connect with external funders, whether in industry or private philanthropy.
The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond. As artists and scholars, we embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our students and faculty to shape that experience fearlessly through critical study, creative practice, and provocation. We seek a colleague who identifies as a change-maker and who will position emerging artists and researchers as catalysts for justice on local and global levels.
Responsibilities
Develop, foster, and maintain an environment where interdisciplinary faculty and student research thrive.
Help shape the curricula to ensure that graduating students are prepared to move into the professional world or advanced study.
Manage the administrative, budget/fiscal, facilities, academic and research operations, and degree programs of Digital Worlds in alignment with the strategic plan of the College of the Arts and the University of Florida.
Articulate Digital Worlds' vision, goals, and accomplishments to its constituencies and promote visibility.
Serve as a connector between Digital Worlds and collaborators both internal and external to UF.
Lead efforts in external engagement and fundraising.
Maintain an active national and international research profile consistent with the expectation of tenure and promotion.
Technology and Institute Context Digital Worlds Institute (DW) is an interdisciplinary institute that offers academic and research programs at the intersection of the arts, communications, and technology. Founded in 2001 as a partnership between the College of the Arts and the College of Engineering, DW has grown across additional units including the Colleges of Education, Journalism & Communications, and the Health Sciences. DW offers both a graduate and an undergraduate program in Digital Arts & Sciences. By bringing together the diverse talents of UF faculty, students, and staff in a collaborative environment, the Institute supports interdisciplinary research and teaching and promotes transdisciplinary creativity across classrooms, continents, and cultures.
The College of the Arts advances the university’s mission by training professionals and educating students as artists and scholars, while developing their capacities for critical study, creative practice, and provocation. The University of Florida is a comprehensive land‑grant research institution with more than 50,000 students and membership in the Association of American Universities.
Salary Expected Salary:
$200,000 max
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree in a relevant field to the Digital Worlds Institute.
Record of advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and incorporating diverse perspectives into teaching, research and service.
Record of achievement in the field at a national or international level, in alignment with the unit's tenure and promotion criteria.
Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating academic work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the well‑being of all in an environment of complex differences.
Demonstration of administrative experience overseeing budgets and operations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing, developing, and working with students, faculty, staff, stakeholders, and community members.
Strong communication with internal and external audiences.
Ability to navigate and innovate within the evolving landscape of emerging technology.
Experience building and implementing academic programs, including curriculum and assessment.
Experience raising funds, stewarding finances, and allocating resources.
Ability to engage collaboratively across disciplines and with a large public university.
Interest in integrating emerging technologies into curriculum, research, and creative practice.
Special Instructions To Applicants Application Deadline:
To ensure consideration, application materials must be submitted by October 21, 2025.
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system. Include: (1) a detailed letter of application explaining how you match the qualifications and contribute to the transformative community; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) names and contact information of three professional references. The UF system will allow uploading letters of reference, but we are not requiring them with initial materials. The Search Committee may request additional materials later.
Inquiries May Be Sent To:
Osubi Craig – Chair, Digital Worlds Institute Director Search – Email: osubi.craig@ufl.edu
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts from outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES‑approved credential service.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. This search is conducted under Florida's Sunshine Law.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to Florida’s Sunshine and Public Record laws.
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Job Description The Digital Worlds Institute in the College of the Arts seeks a Director to oversee and guide all aspects of the Institute, continuing the current strong trajectory and balancing the need to support both research and teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of faculty research (both externally sponsored and departmentally sponsored) in Digital Worlds, a clear commitment to student success, both in and out of the classroom, and the ability to connect with external funders, whether in industry or private philanthropy.
The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond. As artists and scholars, we embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our students and faculty to shape that experience fearlessly through critical study, creative practice, and provocation. We seek a colleague who identifies as a change-maker and who will position emerging artists and researchers as catalysts for justice on local and global levels.
Responsibilities
Develop, foster, and maintain an environment where interdisciplinary faculty and student research thrive.
Help shape the curricula to ensure that graduating students are prepared to move into the professional world or advanced study.
Manage the administrative, budget/fiscal, facilities, academic and research operations, and degree programs of Digital Worlds in alignment with the strategic plan of the College of the Arts and the University of Florida.
Articulate Digital Worlds' vision, goals, and accomplishments to its constituencies and promote visibility.
Serve as a connector between Digital Worlds and collaborators both internal and external to UF.
Lead efforts in external engagement and fundraising.
Maintain an active national and international research profile consistent with the expectation of tenure and promotion.
Technology and Institute Context Digital Worlds Institute (DW) is an interdisciplinary institute that offers academic and research programs at the intersection of the arts, communications, and technology. Founded in 2001 as a partnership between the College of the Arts and the College of Engineering, DW has grown across additional units including the Colleges of Education, Journalism & Communications, and the Health Sciences. DW offers both a graduate and an undergraduate program in Digital Arts & Sciences. By bringing together the diverse talents of UF faculty, students, and staff in a collaborative environment, the Institute supports interdisciplinary research and teaching and promotes transdisciplinary creativity across classrooms, continents, and cultures.
The College of the Arts advances the university’s mission by training professionals and educating students as artists and scholars, while developing their capacities for critical study, creative practice, and provocation. The University of Florida is a comprehensive land‑grant research institution with more than 50,000 students and membership in the Association of American Universities.
Salary Expected Salary:
$200,000 max
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree in a relevant field to the Digital Worlds Institute.
Record of advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and incorporating diverse perspectives into teaching, research and service.
Record of achievement in the field at a national or international level, in alignment with the unit's tenure and promotion criteria.
Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating academic work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the well‑being of all in an environment of complex differences.
Demonstration of administrative experience overseeing budgets and operations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing, developing, and working with students, faculty, staff, stakeholders, and community members.
Strong communication with internal and external audiences.
Ability to navigate and innovate within the evolving landscape of emerging technology.
Experience building and implementing academic programs, including curriculum and assessment.
Experience raising funds, stewarding finances, and allocating resources.
Ability to engage collaboratively across disciplines and with a large public university.
Interest in integrating emerging technologies into curriculum, research, and creative practice.
Special Instructions To Applicants Application Deadline:
To ensure consideration, application materials must be submitted by October 21, 2025.
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system. Include: (1) a detailed letter of application explaining how you match the qualifications and contribute to the transformative community; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) names and contact information of three professional references. The UF system will allow uploading letters of reference, but we are not requiring them with initial materials. The Search Committee may request additional materials later.
Inquiries May Be Sent To:
Osubi Craig – Chair, Digital Worlds Institute Director Search – Email: osubi.craig@ufl.edu
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts from outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES‑approved credential service.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. This search is conducted under Florida's Sunshine Law.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to Florida’s Sunshine and Public Record laws.
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